Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) will host an opening reception for two new art exhibitions, Citizen and Lapse, on Friday, March 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Citizen
Citizen explores the complex perspectives of residents of the United States of America as many communities struggle for justice, freedom and basic human rights. The exhibit focuses on excluded histories of marginalized communities and the current state of those communities as they face the realities of climate change and political setbacks. All artwork in the exhibit is by BIPOC, LGBTQ and FEMME creatives. The exhibit will be on display until June 16, 2023.
The exhibition is curated by Chicago artist, Sam Kirk. Kirk is a multidisciplinary artist, who explores culture and identity politics. Her artwork calls to celebrate differences and enact social change. Vivid and powerful images of women, members of the LGBTQ community and those who have historically been underrepresented are celebrated. Her work has been featured in Disney’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Rolling Stone and Forbes, and she has collaborated with Vans, the Chicago Cubs and Comcast. Recently, Kirk was listed as one of the top 50 Artists in Chicago by New City Magazine.
The artists in the exhibit are Sarah Atlas, Nicci Briann, William Estrada, Anne Heisler, Sergio Maciel, Brittany Maldonado, Joseph Josué Mora, Hillesh Patel, Czr Prz, André Rodríguez, Cristian Roldán, noemi rose, Denise Ruiz, Jessica Sabogal, Diana Solís, Angie Vasquez, Vanessa Viruet and Mer Young.
Lapse
In the Small NIPSCO Art Education Studio, Neil Gainer will be debuting his exhibit, Lapse.
Utilizing visual illusions and ambiguous symbols, Gainer criticizes tropes within society and unifies us through our commonality. He uses houndstooth in this way as a symbol of humanity's relationship with value and materialism and as a repetitive mantra akin to our own cyclical nature. Gainer is an artist born and raised in Northwest Indiana. His work is influenced by the dichotomy of class and wealth seen in the urban/rural landscape of the region.
All are welcome to enjoy the exhibitions, complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar. As always, admission is free.
